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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,637.44, 351,985.62 and 114,698.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,637.44, 351,985.62 and 114,698.27 is: 172,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,637.44 : 351,985.62 = 114,698.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,637.44/351,985.62 = 114,698.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,637.44x = 351,985.62 × 114,698.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,637.44x = 40,372,139,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372,139,918.95/234,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,061.80

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